EP3852921A1 - Catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates and method related thereto - Google Patents

Catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates and method related thereto

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EP3852921A1
EP3852921A1 EP19842424.4A EP19842424A EP3852921A1 EP 3852921 A1 EP3852921 A1 EP 3852921A1 EP 19842424 A EP19842424 A EP 19842424A EP 3852921 A1 EP3852921 A1 EP 3852921A1
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  • This invention relates to a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates and a method for preparation of the cyclic carbonates by using the catalyst system.
  • Carbon dioxide (CO?) emissions such as from industrial processes and fuel combustion, are becoming a serious problem worldwide because such emissions are considered a primary driver of climate change.
  • Global Energy & C0 2 Status Report 2017 launched by the International Energy Agency (TEA)
  • TAA International Energy Agency
  • CO2 Carbon dioxide
  • Legislators around the globe have started to set limitations on the unrestricted release of CO2 in the atmosphere.
  • Cyclic carbonates are one of those because they can be easily produced from the cycloaddition of CO? to epoxides under mild conditions.
  • Cyclic carbonates are at the center of a multibillion USD market that involves polycarbonates, glycols, and polyesters.
  • CO2 is Idnetically and thermodynamically stable, thus it requires a large amount of energy to transform CO? into other chemicals, including cyclic carbonates.
  • a promising approach is to develop effective catalysts that allow for higher conversion of CO at lower temperatures.
  • Cyclic carbonates are produced from CO? by cycloaddition reaction to epoxides.
  • Several catalyst systems exist to carry out such reaction are capable of operating using impure CO2 under ambient or moderate pressure (0.1-1 MPa).
  • the ability to capture CO2 from gas mixtures is advantageous as it can be easily applied with flue gas and is therefore commercially attractive for cyclic carbonate production.
  • said catalysts include a bimetallic aluminum (salen) complex disclosed in Energy Environ. Sci., 2010,3, 212-215 which is used for cyclic carbonate production with CO2 having moisture and NO x as impurities in CO .
  • said complex has a very high molecular weight and its preparation involves several synthetic steps because of the elaborated structure of organic framework-coordinating aluminum atoms.
  • US 9,586.926 B2 disclosed a method for producing cyclic carbonate from carbonation of epoxide by CO .
  • the method is performed via a homogeneous catalyst system comprising a pre-catalyst selected from YCb, Y2O3, Y(N03)3 > ScCk or La(3 ⁇ 4 and a co-catalyst selected from tefrabutylammonium bromide, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, or bis(triphenylphosphine) iminiirm chloride at a mole ratio in the range of 1 :1 to 1 :2.
  • the catalytic activity of this system with impure or diluted CO2 is relatively low under ambient conditions.
  • Monteiro, et. al. (Applied Catalysis A: General (2017), 544 (25), 46-54) disclosed a catalyst system comprising l ⁇ meihyl-3-(3-tiimethoxysilylpiOpyI) imidazolium chloride ionic liquid catalyst supported on titanate nanotubes (TNT) or nano wires (TNW) as a pre catalyst and ZnBr2 as a co-catalyst for synthesizing cyclic carbonates. Although selectivity of the catalyst to CO2 is high, this catalyst was not applied for the conversion of impure or diluted CO2.
  • the present invention is intended to provide a catalyst system for the conversion of CO? and epoxides to cyclic carbonates under mild conditions using pure and impure CO2 having a high catalytic activity and being cost-effective.
  • the present invention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates from carbon dioxide (CO?) and epoxide-based compounds comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiX z ; a compound having the formula (I)
  • X and Y each independently represent halide:
  • R ! , R 2 , and R 3 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
  • R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R 4 , R ⁇ and R 6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, SiOy ZnO, ARCR or Ti0 2 .
  • the present invention relates to a method for preparation of a catalyst system comprising steps of:
  • R n , R 12 , and R n are independently selected from an alkyl group having carbon atoms 1 to 4 or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • step (c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein a concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to about 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
  • the present invention relates to a method for preparation of a catalyst system comprising steps of:
  • step (b) mixing the product obtained from step (a) with an alky! halide in an organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 150 °C for about 12 to 72 hours, wherein the mole ratio between the amine-based compound and the alkyl halide is in the range of about 5:1 to 1 :5; and
  • step (c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
  • the present invention relates to a method for producing cyclic carbonates, which comprises reacting epoxide-based compounds with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiX z ; a compound having the formula (I) where:
  • X and Y each independently represent halide
  • Rh R 2 , and R 3 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms:
  • R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R 4 , R 5 . and R 6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, Si0 2 , ZnO. AbOs , or Ti0 2 wherein said method is performed using the concentration of the catalyst system in the range of about 0.1 to 20 mol% relative to the epoxide-based compounds; at a pressure of carbon dioxide in the range of about 1 to 100 bar; a temperature in the range of about 10 to 200 °C; and a reaction time in the range of about 1 to 8 hours.
  • the present i vention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates with cost-effectiveness and high catalytic activity for conversion of C0 2 and epoxide-based compounds to cyclic carbona tes. Also, the present invention provides a method of making the cyclic carbonates by using the catalyst system with mild conditions using pure and impure CO?. Details of the present invention can be elucidated according to the specification as follows.
  • Equipment, apparatus, methods, or chemicals mentioned here means equipment, apparatus, processes, or chemicals commonly operated or used by those skilled in the art, unless explicitly stated otherwise that they are equipment, apparatus, methods, or chemicals specifically used in this invention.
  • compositions and/or processes disclosed and claimed are aimed to include aspects of the invention from actions, operation, modifications, or changing of any parameters without performing significantly different experiments from this invention, and obtaining similar objects with the same utilities and results of the present invention according to persons skilled in the art although without mention of the claims specifically. Therefore, substitution or similar objects to the present invention including minor modifications or changes which can be clearly seen by persons skilled in the art should be considered within the scope, spirit, and concept of the invention as appended claims.
  • the present invention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiX 3 ⁇ 4 a compound having the formula (I)
  • X and Y each independently represent halide
  • R 5 , R 2 , and R J are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an a!koxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
  • R 4 , R: ⁇ and R 6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to
  • R 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group or R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, Si0 2 , ZnO, AI2O3 , or ⁇ 1O2.
  • X is chloride
  • the pre-catalyst is BiCR.
  • Y is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide.
  • m is 1.
  • R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Preferably, R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are methoxy.
  • R 4 , R 3 , and R 6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 are methyl.
  • R 4 , R 5 , and R° are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having the formula (II)
  • R 7 , R 8 , R 9 , and R 10 are independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • R ; , R 8 , R 9 , and R i0 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl.
  • R ; , R 9 , and R !0 are hydrogen, and R 8 is methyl.
  • the compound having the formula (I) is selected from l-methyl-3-(3-(trimetlioxysilyl)propyl)-lH-imidazol-3-ium or N,N,N- trimethyl-3-(irfmethoxysiIyl)propan-i-arnmvu.m.
  • the metal oxide support is SiCfr.
  • this invention relates to a use of the catalyst system of the invention for producing cyclic carbonates from C0 2 and epoxide- based com pounds .
  • the present invention rela tes to a method for preparation of a catalyst system of this invention comprising steps of: (a) refluxing silane compound having formula (ill) with an amine-based compound in an organic solvent at a temperature of 100 to 150 °C for 12 to 72 hours, wherein the mole ratio between the silane compound and amine-based compound is in the range of 5: 1 to 1 :5 to obtain compound (1);
  • n represents an integer from 1 to 4.
  • R u , R 12 , and R 53 are independently selected from an alkyl group having carbon atoms 1 to 4 or an aikoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • step (b) refluxing the mixture containing the compound (I) obtained from step (a) in an organic solvent and the metal oxide support, selected from MgO, SiCb, ZnO, AI2O3 ,, or TK) 3 ⁇ 4 suspended in the organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 200 °C for about 5 to 50 hours, wherein the concentration of compound (I) is in the range of about 5 to 15 % v/v and the concentration of metal oxide is in the range of abou 10 to 20 % w/v; and
  • step (c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
  • A is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide.
  • n is 1.
  • R n , R 12 , and R 13 are independently selected from an aikoxy group having carbon atoms 1 to 4.
  • R ! i , R 12 , and R B are methoxy.
  • the amine-based compound is an imidazole- based compound .
  • the amine-based compound is N ⁇ rnethylimidazo!e.
  • the mole ratio between the silane compound and the amine-based compound is in the range of about 2:1 to 1 :2.
  • the organic solvent is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
  • the organic solvent is toluene.
  • the metal oxide support is Si0 2 .
  • contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) may be performed by, for example, a dipping method, an impregnation method, a solid state reaction method, or the like, and among them, a solid state reaction method, such as grinding, mulling, or ball milling techniques is preferred because the operation is simple and offers excellent productivity.
  • the present invention provides a method for prepara tion of a catalyst system according to the present invention comprising steps of:
  • step (b) mixing the product obtained from step (a) with an alkyl halide in an organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 150 °C for about. 12 to 72 hours, wherein the mole ratio between the amine-based compound and the alkyl halide is in the range of about 5: 1 to 1 :5; and (c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
  • the amine-based compound has the formula
  • R 34 , R 15 , and R !6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
  • R i7 and R iS are independently selected from an alkyl group having I to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R17 and Ri 8 may be taken together to form a heteroaryl ring.
  • q is 1.
  • R 14 , R i;> , and R !6 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • R 14 , R 15 , and R 36 are methoxy.
  • R 37 and R 18 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • R 37 is methyl
  • R 38 is methyl
  • organic solvent is selected from an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
  • the organic solvent is toluene.
  • the metal oxide support is Si0 2 .
  • contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) may be prepared by, for example, a dipping method, an impregnation method, a solid state reaction method, or the like, and among them, a solid state reaction method, such as grinding, mulling, or ball milling techniques is preferred because the operation is simple and offers excellent productivity.
  • the present invention provides a method for producing cyclic carbonates from the reaction of carbon dioxide and epoxide-based compounds comprising reacting epoxide-based compounds with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst system having: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiX z ; a compound having the formula (I); and
  • X and Y each independently represent halide
  • Rh Ry and R 5 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
  • R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R 4 , R% and R 6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, SiCb, ZnO, AI2O3 , or TiO: wherein said method is performed using a concentration of the catalyst system that is in the range of 0.1 to 20 mol% relative to the epoxide-based compounds; at a pressure of carbo dioxide in the range of 1 to 100 bar; a temperature in the range of 10 to 200 °C; and a reaction time in the range of 1 to 8 hours.
  • the concentration of the catalyst system is in the range of about 0.5 to 10 moI% relative to the epoxide-based compounds.
  • the pressure of carbon dioxide is in the range of about 1 to 10 bar.
  • the temperature is in the range of about 60 to 120 °C.
  • reaction time is in a range of about 2 to 4 hours.
  • X is chloride.
  • pre-catalyst is B1CI3.
  • Y is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide.
  • n 1
  • R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having I to 4 carbon atoms.
  • R ! , R 2 , and R 3 are methoxy.
  • R 4 , R 3 , and R 6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 are methyl.
  • R 4 , and R 6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having the formula (II)
  • R 7 , R 8 , R 9 , and R i0 are independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • R 7 , R s , R 9 , and R 10 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl.
  • R 7 , R 9 , and R 10 are hydrogen, and R 8 is methyl.
  • the compound having the formula (I) is selected from l-methyl-3-(3-(trimethoxysil ⁇ d)propyl)-lH-imidazol-3-iutn or L r .N,N- trimethyl - 3 ⁇ (trimethoxysily l)propan- 1 - aminium .
  • the metal oxide support is Si0 2 .
  • a mixture of ALMethylimidazole (about 5 mL) and (3 ⁇ iodopropyl) trimethoxysilane (about 1 1.65 mL) in dry toluene was refluxed for about 48 hours in an inert atmosphere.
  • the obtained mixture was washed with diethyl ether several times, and dried under vacuum for about 24 hours.
  • the resulting A r ⁇ 3 ⁇ (3-trimethoxysilylpropyI) ⁇ 3- methyl imidazoliom iodide was a brown viscous liquid.
  • the structure of the product was identified by 'B-NMR. in DMSO-db as shown in Figure. 2. Functionalization of with ionic liquid
  • S1O2 was functionalized with 1 -methyi-3-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyi)-l H- imidazoi-3-ium iodide.
  • Silica about 4 g was suspended in toluene (about 25 mL.) N- 3- (3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)--3-methyl imidazolium iodide (about 2.5 mL) dissolved in toluene was then added. After stirring the mixture for about 48 hours at about 110 ° €, the silica was allowed to settle down. The supernatant solution was separated by centrifugation and the modified silica was washed with toluene several times prior to being dried for about 24 hours in vacuum.
  • Si0 2 was functionalized with Av/V,;V-trimethyl-3- (trimethoxysilyl)propan-l-aniinium iodide followed by quate narization of the amine with methyl iodide.
  • Si0 2 (about 4 g) was suspended in toluene (about 25 mL).
  • the supernatant solution was separated by centrifugation and the modified silica was washed with toluene several times prior to being dried for about 24 hours in a vacuum.
  • the resultant functionalized silica was further reacted with methyl iodide in DMF in the dark for about 2 hours to obtain quaternary ammonium salt. This step was repeated twice to ensure the formation of quatemarized amine.
  • the supernatant solution was separated by centrifugation and the modified silica was washed with toluene several times prior to being dried for about 24 hours in vacuum.
  • Pre-catalyst loading on the modified Si0 2 The loading of the pre-catalyst was carried out in the glove box. Abo ut 5 wl% and
  • the catalysts of the present invention (about 0.5 to lg) and propylene oxide (about 5 mL, 71.4 mmol) were added to the autoclave equipped with a magnetic stir bar.
  • the reactions were initialized with addition of 1.0 bar C0 2 (CO2 at a concentration of about 50% and about 100% were used).
  • the autoclave was set in an oil- bath at about 60 °C and about 80 °C and stirred at about 500 rpm. After about 3 hours, the vessel was allowed to cool to room temperature in a water bath.
  • the crude reaction mixture sample was collected for ⁇ NMR.
  • the reaction mixture was filtered, and unreacted propylene oxide was evaporated by a rotary evaporator.
  • the propylene carbonate obtained from the reaction was identified by 1H-NMR in CDCI3 ( Figure 4).
  • Tire data in Table 2 showed that increasing the temperature from about 80 °C to about 120 °C for Si-NMe 2 -MeI-BiCl3 led to an increase of yield, however, the conversions of CO2 between at about 80 °C and at about 100 to 120 °C were not much different.
  • the 0 pressure caused a small effect on the catalytic performance as the data in Table 2 showed that nearly complete conversion of CO2 could be obtained even at about 5 bar C0 2 pressure.
  • Table 4 Entry 5 showed that at about 60 °C and about 7 bar CO? pressure were the mildest condition to achieve C0 2 conversion with a high yield (93%).

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Abstract

The present invention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having formula B1XZ; a compound having formula (I) wherein: X and Y each independently represent halide; Z represents an integer from 1 to 3; m represents an integer from 1 to 4; R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an allcoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R4, R3, and R6 are independently selected.from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R4 to R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, S1O2, ZnO, AI2O3, or TiO2.

Description

CATALYST SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CYCLIC CARBONATES AND
METHOD RELATED THERETO
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates and a method for preparation of the cyclic carbonates by using the catalyst system.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
Carbon dioxide (CO?) emissions, such as from industrial processes and fuel combustion, are becoming a serious problem worldwide because such emissions are considered a primary driver of climate change. According to the Global Energy & C02 Status Report 2017 launched by the International Energy Agency (TEA), global energy- related C02 emissions reached a historic high of 32.5 gigatonnes. Legislators around the globe have started to set limitations on the unrestricted release of CO2 in the atmosphere. Among approaches to solve the problem, the chemical transformation of CO2 into high value chemicals has attracted considerable attention in recent years. Cyclic carbonates are one of those because they can be easily produced from the cycloaddition of CO? to epoxides under mild conditions. Cyclic carbonates are at the center of a multibillion USD market that involves polycarbonates, glycols, and polyesters. However, CO2 is Idnetically and thermodynamically stable, thus it requires a large amount of energy to transform CO? into other chemicals, including cyclic carbonates. As such, a promising approach is to develop effective catalysts that allow for higher conversion of CO at lower temperatures.
Cyclic carbonates are produced from CO? by cycloaddition reaction to epoxides. Several catalyst systems exist to carry out such reaction, however, very few of such systems are capable of operating using impure CO2 under ambient or moderate pressure (0.1-1 MPa). The ability to capture CO2 from gas mixtures is advantageous as it can be easily applied with flue gas and is therefore commercially attractive for cyclic carbonate production. Examples of said catalysts include a bimetallic aluminum (salen) complex disclosed in Energy Environ. Sci., 2010,3, 212-215 which is used for cyclic carbonate production with CO2 having moisture and NOx as impurities in CO . However, said complex has a very high molecular weight and its preparation involves several synthetic steps because of the elaborated structure of organic framework-coordinating aluminum atoms.
US 9,586.926 B2 disclosed a method for producing cyclic carbonate from carbonation of epoxide by CO . The method is performed via a homogeneous catalyst system comprising a pre-catalyst selected from YCb, Y2O3, Y(N03)3> ScCk or La(¾ and a co-catalyst selected from tefrabutylammonium bromide, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, or bis(triphenylphosphine) iminiirm chloride at a mole ratio in the range of 1 :1 to 1 :2. However, the catalytic activity of this system with impure or diluted CO2 is relatively low under ambient conditions.
Monteiro, et. al. (Applied Catalysis A: General (2017), 544 (25), 46-54) disclosed a catalyst system comprising l~meihyl-3-(3-tiimethoxysilylpiOpyI) imidazolium chloride ionic liquid catalyst supported on titanate nanotubes (TNT) or nano wires (TNW) as a pre catalyst and ZnBr2 as a co-catalyst for synthesizing cyclic carbonates. Although selectivity of the catalyst to CO2 is high, this catalyst was not applied for the conversion of impure or diluted CO2.
Therefore, there is a need to develop a new generation of catalytic systems to produce cyclic carbonates from CO2, especially by using diluted and/or impure CO sources, under mild conditions with high catalytic activity and high selectivity. Accordingly, the present invention is intended to provide a catalyst system for the conversion of CO? and epoxides to cyclic carbonates under mild conditions using pure and impure CO2 having a high catalytic activity and being cost-effective.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION in one embodiment, the present invention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates from carbon dioxide (CO?) and epoxide-based compounds comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiXz; a compound having the formula (I)
R? W R* Rs
'X
R3 X M X ¾ Fi4
y P
(D wherein:
X and Y each independently represent halide:
Z represents an integer from 1 to 3; m represents an integer from 1 to 4;
R!, R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R4, R\ and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, SiOy ZnO, ARCR or Ti02.
In another embodiment of the invention, the present invention relates to a method for preparation of a catalyst system comprising steps of:
(a) refluxing silane compound having the formula (III) with amine based compound in an organic so Rent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 150 °C for about 12 to 72 hours, wherein a mole ratio between silane compound and amine based compound is in the range of about 5 : 1 to about 1 5 to obtain compound
CD; wherein:
A represents halide; n represents an integer from 1 to 4;
Rn, R12, and Rn are independently selected from an alkyl group having carbon atoms 1 to 4 or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. (b) refluxing the mixture containing the compound (I) obtained from step (a) in an organic solvent and the metal oxide support, selected from MgO, SiCfr, ZnO, AI2O3, or 'PO2, suspended in the organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 200 °C for about 5 to 50 hours, wherein the concentration of compound (I) is in the range of about 5 to 15 % v/v and the concentration of metal oxide is in the range of about 10 to 20 % w/v; and
(c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein a concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to about 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
In another embodiment of the invention, the present invention relates to a method for preparation of a catalyst system comprising steps of:
(a) refluxing the mixture of amine-based compound in an organic solvent and the metal oxide support, selected from MgO, Si02, ZnO, AI2O3.. or Ti02, suspended in the organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 200 °C for about 5 to 50 hours, wherein the concentration of amine-based compound is in the range of about 5 to 15 % v/v and the concentration of metal oxide is in the ran ge of about 10 to 20 % w/v; and;
(b) mixing the product obtained from step (a) with an alky! halide in an organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 150 °C for about 12 to 72 hours, wherein the mole ratio between the amine-based compound and the alkyl halide is in the range of about 5:1 to 1 :5; and
(c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
In another embodiment of the invention, the present invention relates to a method for producing cyclic carbonates, which comprises reacting epoxide-based compounds with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiXz; a compound having the formula (I) where:
X and Y each independently represent halide;
Z represents an integer from 1 to a 3; m represents an integer from 1 to 4;
Rh R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms:
R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R4, R5. and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, Si02, ZnO. AbOs, or Ti02 wherein said method is performed using the concentration of the catalyst system in the range of about 0.1 to 20 mol% relative to the epoxide-based compounds; at a pressure of carbon dioxide in the range of about 1 to 100 bar; a temperature in the range of about 10 to 200 °C; and a reaction time in the range of about 1 to 8 hours.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
Figure 1. Jil-NMR spectrum of l-methyl-3-(3-(trimetlioxysilyi)propyl)-lH- imidazoi-3-ium bromide.
Figure 2. !1 l-NM R spectrum of l-methyl-3-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl)-l H- irnidazol-3-ium iodide.
Figure 3. FT-1R spectru of 1 -methyl-3-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl)·· 1 H-rmidazol- 3~ium iodide supported on Si02.
Figure 4. lH-NMR spectrum of propylene carbonate obtained from the catalyst according to the present invention. DEI' AILED DESCRIPTIO OF THE INVENTION
The present i vention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates with cost-effectiveness and high catalytic activity for conversion of C02 and epoxide-based compounds to cyclic carbona tes. Also, the present invention provides a method of making the cyclic carbonates by using the catalyst system with mild conditions using pure and impure CO?. Details of the present invention can be elucidated according to the specification as follows.
Technical terms or scientific terms used herein have definitions as understood by those having an ordinary skill in the art, unless stated otherwise.
Equipment, apparatus, methods, or chemicals mentioned here means equipment, apparatus, processes, or chemicals commonly operated or used by those skilled in the art, unless explicitly stated otherwise that they are equipment, apparatus, methods, or chemicals specifically used in this invention.
The use of the singular or plural nouns with the term“comprising’ in the claims or in the specification refers to“one” and also“one or more,”“at least one,” and“one or more than one.”
All compositions and/or processes disclosed and claimed are aimed to include aspects of the invention from actions, operation, modifications, or changing of any parameters without performing significantly different experiments from this invention, and obtaining similar objects with the same utilities and results of the present invention according to persons skilled in the art although without mention of the claims specifically. Therefore, substitution or similar objects to the present invention including minor modifications or changes which can be clearly seen by persons skilled in the art should be considered within the scope, spirit, and concept of the invention as appended claims.
Throughout this application, the term“about” is used to indicate that any value presented herein may potentially vary or deviate. Such variation or deviation may result from errors of apparatus, methods used in calculation, or from individual operator implementing apparatus or methods. These include variations or deviations caused by changes of the physical properties. Following is a detailed description of the invention without any intention to limit the scope of the invention.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the present invention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiX¾ a compound having the formula (I)
wherein:
X and Y each independently represent halide;
Z represents an integer from 1 to 3; m represents an integer from 1 to 4;
R5, R2, and RJ are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an a!koxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
R4, R:\ and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to
4 carbon atoms or an aryl group or R4, R5, and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, Si02, ZnO, AI2O3, or Ί1O2.
In another exemplary embodiment, X is chloride.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the pre-catalyst is BiCR.
In another exemplary embodiment, Y is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide. in another exemplary embodiment m is 1. In another exemplary embodiment, R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Preferably, R1, R2, and R3 are methoxy.
In another exemplary embodiment, R4, R3, and R6are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Preferably, R4, R5, and R6 are methyl.
In another exemplary embodiment R4, R5, and R° are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having the formula (II)
wherein:
R7, R8, R9, and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
In another exemplary embodiment R;, R8, R9, and Ri0 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, R;, R9, and R!0 are hydrogen, and R8 is methyl.
In a preferred exemplary' embodiment the compound having the formula (I) is selected from l-methyl-3-(3-(trimetlioxysilyl)propyl)-lH-imidazol-3-ium or N,N,N- trimethyl-3-(irfmethoxysiIyl)propan-i-arnmvu.m.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the metal oxide support is SiCfr.
In another embodiment of the invention, this invention relates to a use of the catalyst system of the invention for producing cyclic carbonates from C02 and epoxide- based com pounds .
In another embodiment of the invention, the present invention rela tes to a method for preparation of a catalyst system of this invention comprising steps of: (a) refluxing silane compound having formula (ill) with an amine-based compound in an organic solvent at a temperature of 100 to 150 °C for 12 to 72 hours, wherein the mole ratio between the silane compound and amine-based compound is in the range of 5: 1 to 1 :5 to obtain compound (1);
wherein:
A represents halide n represents an integer from 1 to 4;
Ru, R12, and R53 are independently selected from an alkyl group having carbon atoms 1 to 4 or an aikoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
(b) refluxing the mixture containing the compound (I) obtained from step (a) in an organic solvent and the metal oxide support, selected from MgO, SiCb, ZnO, AI2O3,, or TK)¾ suspended in the organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 200 °C for about 5 to 50 hours, wherein the concentration of compound (I) is in the range of about 5 to 15 % v/v and the concentration of metal oxide is in the range of abou 10 to 20 % w/v; and
(c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
In another exemplary embodiment, A is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide. In another exemplary embodiment, n is 1.
In another exemplary embodiment, Rn, R12, and R13 are independently selected from an aikoxy group having carbon atoms 1 to 4.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, R! i, R12, and RB are methoxy. In another exemplary embodiment, the amine-based compound is an imidazole- based compound .
In a preferre exemplary embodiment, the amine-based compound is N~ rnethylimidazo!e.
In another exemplary embodiment, the mole ratio between the silane compound and the amine-based compound is in the range of about 2:1 to 1 :2.
In another exemplary embodiment, the organic solvent is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the organic solvent is toluene.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the metal oxide support is Si02.
In one embodiment, according to step (c), contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) may be performed by, for example, a dipping method, an impregnation method, a solid state reaction method, or the like, and among them, a solid state reaction method, such as grinding, mulling, or ball milling techniques is preferred because the operation is simple and offers excellent productivity.
In another embodiment of the invention, the present invention provides a method for prepara tion of a catalyst system according to the present invention comprising steps of:
(a) refluxing the mixture of amine-based compound in an organic solvent and tire metal oxide support, selected from MgO, SiCh, ZnO, AI2O3, or Ti02, suspended in the organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 200 °C for about 5 to 50 hours, wherein the concentration of the amine -based compound is in the range of about 5 to 15 % v/v and the concentration of metal oxide is in the range of about 10 to 20 % vv/v; and;
(b) mixing the product obtained from step (a) with an alkyl halide in an organic solvent at a temperature in the range of about 100 to 150 °C for about. 12 to 72 hours, wherein the mole ratio between the amine-based compound and the alkyl halide is in the range of about 5: 1 to 1 :5; and (c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for about 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of about 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
In another exemplary embodiment, the amine-based compound has the formula
(IV). wherein: q represents an integer from 1 to 4:
R34, R15, and R!6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
Ri7 and RiS are independently selected from an alkyl group having I to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R17 and Ri 8 may be taken together to form a heteroaryl ring.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, q is 1.
In another exemplary embodiment R14, Ri;>, and R!6 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Preferably, R14, R15, and R36 are methoxy.
In another exemplary embodiment, R37 and R18 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, R37 is methyl.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, R38 is methyl.
In another exemplary embodiment, wherein the organic solvent is selected from an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the organic solvent is toluene. In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the metal oxide support is Si02.
In one embodiment, according to step (c), contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) may be prepared by, for example, a dipping method, an impregnation method, a solid state reaction method, or the like, and among them, a solid state reaction method, such as grinding, mulling, or ball milling techniques is preferred because the operation is simple and offers excellent productivity.
In another embodiment of the invention, the present invention provides a method for producing cyclic carbonates from the reaction of carbon dioxide and epoxide-based compounds comprising reacting epoxide-based compounds with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst system having: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having the formula BiXz; a compound having the formula (I); and
where:
X and Y each independently represent halide;
Z represents an integer from 1 to a 3; m represents an integer from 1 to 4;
Rh Ry and R5 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R4, R% and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, SiCb, ZnO, AI2O3, or TiO: wherein said method is performed using a concentration of the catalyst system that is in the range of 0.1 to 20 mol% relative to the epoxide-based compounds; at a pressure of carbo dioxide in the range of 1 to 100 bar; a temperature in the range of 10 to 200 °C; and a reaction time in the range of 1 to 8 hours. In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the concentration of the catalyst system is in the range of about 0.5 to 10 moI% relative to the epoxide-based compounds.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the pressure of carbon dioxide is in the range of about 1 to 10 bar.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the temperature is in the range of about 60 to 120 °C.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the reaction time is in a range of about 2 to 4 hours. in another exemplary embodiment, X is chloride. in a preferred exemplary embodiment, the pre-catalyst is B1CI3. In another exemplary embodiment, Y is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide.
In another exemplary embodiment, m is 1.
In another exemplary embodiment, R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having I to 4 carbon atoms. Preferably, R!, R2, and R3 are methoxy.
In another exemplary embodiment, R4, R3, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Preferably, R4, R5, and R6 are methyl.
In another exemplary embodiment, R4, and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having the formula (II)
1.4 where:
R7, R8, R9, and Ri0 are independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
In another exemplary embodiment, R7, Rs, R9, and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, R7, R9, and R10 are hydrogen, and R8 is methyl.
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the compound having the formula (I) is selected from l-methyl-3-(3-(trimethoxysil}d)propyl)-lH-imidazol-3-iutn or L r.N,N- trimethyl - 3 · (trimethoxysily l)propan- 1 - aminium .
In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the metal oxide support is Si02.
Hereafter, examples of the invention are· shown without any purpose to limit any scope of the invention.
Example
Chemicals and consumables
All chemicals were purchased from commercial sources and used as received. Early transition metal halides were stored and handled inside a g!ovebox. Metal-free compounds were stored in chemical cabinets and used without further precautions. Silica supports used for the preparation of the heterogeneous bismuth catalyst were thermally treated at about 150 °C in an oven before use to remove traces of moisture. Pure and diluted COi (CO2 at a concentration of 50% in air) were received in metal cylinders and dosed via regulator.
Synthesis of l-methyl-3-f3-ftrimethoxysilyl)propyl)-lH-imidazol-3-ium bromide Toluene, reflux
W- meShyiimi iizoie
(3 - bro o p ropy I )tri met h oxy si I a ne
imklazo!-S-ium bromide The mixture of /V-Methylimidazole (about 5 mL) and (3 -bro o propyl) trimethoxysilane (about 1 1.65 mL) in dry toluene was refluxed for about 48 hours in an inert atmosphere. The obtained mixture was washed with diethyl ether several times, and dried under a vacuum for about 24 hours. The resulting A;--3-(3- trimethoxysilylpropyl)-3·· methyl imidazolium bromide was a brownish viscous liquid. The structure of the product was identified by ftTNMR in DMSO-dd as shown in Figure 1.
Synthesis of l-methyl-3-f3- propvl)-lH-imidazol-3-ium iodide
To uene, reflux
N-methyiimidazote 1-methyl-3-(3-
(3--iocioi>ropyi}fd ethoxysiiane
{trimethoxysifyi)propyif 1 imidazol-3~ium iodide
A mixture of ALMethylimidazole (about 5 mL) and (3~iodopropyl) trimethoxysilane (about 1 1.65 mL) in dry toluene was refluxed for about 48 hours in an inert atmosphere. The obtained mixture was washed with diethyl ether several times, and dried under vacuum for about 24 hours. The resulting Ar~3~(3-trimethoxysilylpropyI)~3- methyl imidazoliom iodide was a brown viscous liquid. The structure of the product was identified by 'B-NMR. in DMSO-db as shown in Figure. 2. Functionalization of with ionic liquid
3-fum iodide
S1O2 was functionalized with 1 -methyi-3-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyi)-l H- imidazoi-3-ium iodide. Silica (about 4 g) was suspended in toluene (about 25 mL.) N- 3- (3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)--3-methyl imidazolium iodide (about 2.5 mL) dissolved in toluene was then added. After stirring the mixture for about 48 hours at about 110 °€, the silica was allowed to settle down. The supernatant solution was separated by centrifugation and the modified silica was washed with toluene several times prior to being dried for about 24 hours in vacuum. The FT-IR spectrum of the prepared catalyst (Figure 3) showed several signals corresponding to the presence of organic species with aromatic character on the surface as seen from the signals in the 2890 to 3151 cm ! region and in the 1450 to 1630 cm 1 region. The presence of organic species loaded on the support was identified by the following elemental analysis: C (14.05%); H (2.65%); N (3.83%).
Additionally, Si02 was functionalized with Av/V,;V-trimethyl-3- (trimethoxysilyl)propan-l-aniinium iodide followed by quate narization of the amine with methyl iodide. Si02 (about 4 g) was suspended in toluene (about 25 mL). iV~3~(3~ trimethoxysilyipropyl)-3-dimethylamme (about 2.5 ml.) dissolved in toluene was then added. After stirring the mixture for about 48 hours at about 110 °C, the silica was allowed to settle down. The supernatant solution was separated by centrifugation and the modified silica was washed with toluene several times prior to being dried for about 24 hours in a vacuum. The resultant functionalized silica was further reacted with methyl iodide in DMF in the dark for about 2 hours to obtain quaternary ammonium salt. This step was repeated twice to ensure the formation of quatemarized amine. The supernatant solution was separated by centrifugation and the modified silica was washed with toluene several times prior to being dried for about 24 hours in vacuum.
Pre-catalyst loading on the modified Si02 The loading of the pre-catalyst was carried out in the glove box. Abo ut 5 wl% and
10 wt% of metal of pre-catalyst with respect to the weight of silica was loaded on the functionalized supports. Bids, as a pre-catalyst, was ground with the support through a manual mechanical grinding process. The mixture of modified silica support and pre- catalyst was ground for about 2 hours in the glove box and used as such. Synthesis of cyclic carbonates using autoclave with pure and diluted C02 Cyclic carbonates were synthesized using the catalysts of the present invention to test their catalytic activity. The synthesis was carried out in a 75 ml.· autoclave under inert atmosphere (glove box). The catalysts of the present invention (about 0.5 to lg) and propylene oxide (about 5 mL, 71.4 mmol) were added to the autoclave equipped with a magnetic stir bar. The reactions were initialized with addition of 1.0 bar C02 (CO2 at a concentration of about 50% and about 100% were used). The autoclave was set in an oil- bath at about 60 °C and about 80 °C and stirred at about 500 rpm. After about 3 hours, the vessel was allowed to cool to room temperature in a water bath. The crude reaction mixture sample was collected for Ή NMR. For isolation of pure propylene carbonate, the reaction mixture was filtered, and unreacted propylene oxide was evaporated by a rotary evaporator. The propylene carbonate obtained from the reaction was identified by 1H-NMR in CDCI3 (Figure 4).
From Table I, the initial studies on heterogeneous catalysts were carried out at about 60 and 80 °C and 10 bar CO? pressure using either pure CO or diluted C02 at a concentration of about 50%. The studie catalysts were AC/vOY-trimethyl-3- (trimethoxysilyl)propan-l~aminium iodide and B1CI3 supported on Si02 (SiNMe2~MeI- BiCb), and l-rnethyl-3~(3~(frimethoxysily])propyl)-lH~imidazol~3-ium iodide and BiCh supported on Si02 (Si-Iml-BiCh). Before running catalytic activity tests with the metal containing catalysts, the catalytic efficiency of the metal-free functionalized supports (entries 1 to 4) were studied. Of note, the metal-free functionalized supports showed a moderate to good catalytic activity in the cycloaddition of CO2 to propylene oxide. However, this catalytic activity in all entries was improved by the presence of BiCl3. The catalytic activit in the presence of metal was improved about 10 to 20% compared to the absence of metal. A comparison between entries 5 and 6 suggested that the metal loading could be reduced to about 5% by weight without a minimal difference in catalytic activity. The reaction condition at about 80 °C and about 10 bar using pure C02 with 10% metal loading of SiNMez-Mel-BiCh (entry 9) provided the highest reaction yields with a completion of CO2 conversion In about 3 hours. Reducing the temperature to about 60 °C, with pure or diluted CO2 (concentration of about 50%) led to slightly lower conversion. Using the diluted CO2 led to a decrease of the reaction yield when operating at about 80 °C, however, at. about 60 °C, the yields of the reactions using pure CO2 and the diluted C02 were similar. SiNMe2-MeTBiC]3 was recovered after the catalytic run and reused for two additional consecutive cycles. The results showed that the catalyst was recyclable with a progressive loss of catalytic activity. This might probably be due to the exposition of the catalyst to air and/or to losses of material occurring when recycling the catalyst.
Table 1 Catalytic activity of the catalyst.
According to the good catalytic activity of SiNMe-r-Mel-BiCh and Si-Imi-BiCly 5 further studies and optimization by varying temperature and pressure using the diluted C02 (concentration of about 50%) were carried out as shown in Table 2.
Tire data in Table 2 showed that increasing the temperature from about 80 °C to about 120 °C for Si-NMe2-MeI-BiCl3 led to an increase of yield, however, the conversions of CO2 between at about 80 °C and at about 100 to 120 °C were not much different. The 0 pressure caused a small effect on the catalytic performance as the data in Table 2 showed that nearly complete conversion of CO2 could be obtained even at about 5 bar C02 pressure. Table 4 (Entry 5) showed that at about 60 °C and about 7 bar CO? pressure were the mildest condition to achieve C02 conversion with a high yield (93%). When using Si-Iml-BiCb, the most interesting observation was that CO2 conversion did not generally increase with the temperature, but generally decreased, especially when the temperature rose from about 100 to 120 °C. This might be because the vaporization of propylene oxide while increasing temperature could reduce the contact between the substrate and the catalyst. This observation was supported by the fact that the conversion decreased when the temperature increased from about 100 to 120 °C at the CO pressure of about 5 bar (Table 2, Entries 23 and 24), since this condition favored propylene oxide evaporation. Table 2 Catalytic activity of the prepared catalyst system under several reaction conditions.
As a person skilled in the art will readily appreciate, the above description is meant as an illustration of implementation of the principles this invention. This description is not intended to limit the scope or application of this invention in that the invention is susceptible to modification, variation, and change, without departing from the spirit of this invention, as defined in the following claims.
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1 . A catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having formula BiXz; a compound having formula (I)
CO wherein:
X and Y each independently represent halide:
Z represents an integer from 1 to 3; m represents an integer fro 1 to 4;
Rh R2, and R:i are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
If’. R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R4, R5, and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, SiCb, ZnO, AI2O3. or TiCb.
2. The catalyst system according to claim 1 , wherein X is chloride.
3. The catalyst system according to claim 1 , wherein the pre catalyst is BiCfr.
4. The catalyst system according to claim 1, wherein Y is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide.
5. The catalyst system according to claim 1 , wherein m is 1.
6. The catalyst system according to claim .1 , wherein R1, Rz, and R3 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
7. The catalyst system according to claim 6, wherein R1 is methoxy.
8. The catalyst system according to claim 6, wherein R.2, is methoxy.
9. The catalyst system according to claim 6, wherein R3 is methoxy.
10. The catalyst system according to claim 1, wherein R1, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
1 1. The catalyst system according to claim 10. wherein R4 is methyl.
12. The catalyst system according to claim 10. wherein R3 is methyl.
13. The catalyst system according to claim 10, wherein R6 is methyl.
14. The catalyst system according to claim 1 , wherein RT R3, and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having formula (II)
where R1, R8, R9, and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
15. The catalyst system according to claim 14, wherein R7. R8, R9, and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl.
16. The catalyst system according to claim 15, wherein R7 is hydrogen.
The catalyst system according to claim 15, wherein R8 is methyl
18. The catalyst system according to claim 15, wherein R9 is hydrogen.
19. The catalyst system according to claim 15, wherein Ri<J is hydrogen.
20. The catalyst system according to claim 1, wherein the compound having formula (I) is selected from l~metliyl-3-(3~(trimethoxysilyl)propyl)-lH~imidazol~3-ium or /V.ATV--triniethyl-3~(trimethoxysi]yI)propan- 1 -aminium.
21. The catalyst system according to claim 1, wherein the metal oxide support is SiCk.
22. A use of the catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates, the catalyst system comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having formula BiXz; a compound having formula (I)
wherein;
X and Y each independently represent halide;
Z represents an integer from 1 to 3; rn represents an integer from 1 to 4;
R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R4, R\ and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring; and a metal oxide support selected from MgO, SiCfr, ZnO, AkCfr, or TiCfr.
23. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein X is chloride.
24. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein the pre catalyst is BiCl3.
25. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein Y is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide.
26. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein m is 1.
27. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
28. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 27, wherein R1 is methoxy.
29. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 27, wherein R2, is methoxy.
30. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 27, wherein R3 is methoxy.
31. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein R4, R’, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
32. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 31 , wherein R4 is methyl.
33. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 31 , wherein R5 is methyl.
34. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 31, wherein R6 is methyl.
35. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein R4, R\ and R6 arc taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having formula (II)
where R7, R8, R9, and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
36. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 35, wherein R?, Rs, R9, and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl.
37. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 36, wherein R7 is hydrogen.
38. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 36, wherein Rs is methyl.
39. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 36, wherein R9 is hydrogen.
40. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 36, wherein R10 is hydrogen.
41. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein the compound having formula (I) is selected from l-me†hyl-3-(3-(tiimetlioxysilyI)propyl) iH~imidazol-3- ium or ./V,/Y,At-iTiinethyl-3 -(trimethoxysil llpropan- 1 -arnini am.
42. The use of the catalyst system according to claim 22, wherein the metal oxide support is SiCb.
43. A method for preparation of a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates comprising steps of:
(a) refluxing a silane compound having formula (III) with an amine-based compound in an organic solvent at a temperature of 100 to 150 °C for 12 to 72 hours, wherein the mole ratio between the silane compound and the amine-based compound is in the range of 5:1 to 1 5 to obtain compound (I);
wherein:
A represents halide; n represents an integer from 1 to 4;
Rn, R12, and R13 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
(b) refluxing the mixture containing the compound (I) obtained from step (a) in an organic solvent and the metal oxide support, selected from MgO, SiCfr, ZnO, AfrOy or TiCfr, suspended in the organic solvent at a temperature in the range of 100 to
200 °C for 5 to 50 hours, wherein the concentration of compound (I) is in the range of 5 to 15 % v/v and the concentration of metal oxide is in the range of 10 to 20 % w/v; and
(c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
44. The method according to claim 43, wherein A is selected from chloride, bromide, or .iodide.
45. The method according to claim 43, wherein n is 1.
46. The method according to claim 43, wherein Ru, R12, and R13 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
47. The ethod according to claim 46, wherein R11 is methoxy.
48. The method according to claim 46, wherein Rl2 is methoxy.
49. The method according to claim 46, wherein R13 is methoxy.
50. The method according to claim 43, wherein the amine-based compound is an imidazole-based compound.
51. The method according to claim 50, wherein the amine-based compound is N- methylimiclazole.
52. The method according to claim 43, wherein the mole ratio between the silane compound and amine-based compound is in the range of 2:1 to 1 :2.
53. The method according to claim 43, wherein the organic solvent is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
54. The method according to claim 53 wherein the organic solvent is toluene.
55. The method according to claim 43, wherein the metal oxide support is SiO?.
56. The method according to claim 43, wherein step (c) is performed using a dipping method, an impregnation method, or a solid state reaction method.
57. A method for preparation of a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates co prising steps of:
(a) refluxing the mixture of the amine-based compound in an organic solvent and the metal oxide support, selected from MgO, SiO , ZnO, A1203 or TiCb, suspended in the organic solvent at i 00 to 200 °C for 5 to 50 hours, wherein the concentration of the amine -based compound is in the range of 5 to 15 % v/v and the concentration of metal oxide is in the range of 10 to 20 % w/v; and;
(b) mixing the product obtained from step (a) with an alkyl halide in an organic solvent at a temperature of 100 to 150 °C for 12 to 72 hours wherein the mole ratio between the amine -based compound and the alkyl halide is in the range of 5: 1 to 1 :5; and
(c) contacting the pre-catalyst with the metal oxide obtained from step (b) for 1 to 5 hours, wherein the concentration of the pre-catalyst is in the range of 1 to 10 % by weight of the metal oxide.
58. The method according to claim 57, wherein the amine-based compound has formula
(åV).
wherein q represents an integer from 1 to 4;
R14, Ri ;>, and Ri6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
R 7 and R18 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or Rl / and R18 may be taken together to form a heteroaryi ring.
59. The method according to claim 57, wherein q is 1.
60. The method according to claim 59, wherein R14, Ri3, and Ri6 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having ! to 4 carbon atoms.
61. The method according to claim 60, wherein R14 is methoxy.
62. The method according to claim 60, wherein R15 is methoxy.
63. The method according to claim 60, wherein Ri6 is methoxy.
64. The method according to claim 57, wherein R17 and R18 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
65. The method according to claim 64, wherein R! 1 is methyl.
66. The method according to claim 64, wherein R!8 is methyl.
67. The method according to claim 57, wherein the organic solvent is selected from an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
68. The method according to claim 67 wherein the organic solvent is toluene.
69. The method according to claim 57, wherein the metal oxide support is S1O2.
70. The method according to claim 57, wherein step (c) is performed using a dipping method, an impregnation method, or a solid state reaction method.
71. A method for producing cyclic carbonates from the reaction of carbon dioxide and epoxide-based compounds which comprises reacting epoxide-based compounds with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising: a pre-catalyst selected from the compound having formula BiXz; a compound having formula (I); and
a metal oxide support selected from MgO, Si02, ZnO, AI2O3, or T1O2 where:
X and Y each independently represent halide;
Z represents an integer from 1 to a 3; m represents an integer from 1 to 4;
RA R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, or R4, R\ and R6 axe taken together to form a heteroaryl ring. wherein said method is performed using a concentration of the catalyst system in the range of 0.1 to 20 moi% relative to the epoxide-based compounds; at a pressure of carbon dioxide in the range of 1 to 100 bar-; a temperature in the range of 10 to 200 °C; and a reaction time in the range of 1-8 hours.
72. The method according to claim 71, wherein the concentration of the catalyst system is in the range of 0.5 to 10 mol% relative to the epoxide-based compounds.
73. The method according to claim 71, wherein the pressure of carbon dioxide is in the. range of 1 to 10 bar.
74. The method according to claim 71, wherein the temperature is in the range of 60 to 120 °C.
75. The method according to claim 71 , wherein the reaction time is in the range of 2 to 4 hours.
76. The method according to claim 71, wherein X is chloride·.
77. The method according to claim 71, wherein the pre catalyst is Bids.
78. The method according to claim 71 , wherein Y is selected from chloride, bromide, or iodide.
79. The method according to claim 71, wherein m is 1.
80. The method according to claim 71 , wherein R5, R2, and R3 are independently selected from an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
81. The method according to claim 80, wherein R1 is methoxy.
82. The method according to claim 80, wherein R2 is methoxy.
83. The method according to claim 80, wherein is methoxy.
84. The method according to claim 71 , wherein R4, R\ and R6 are independently sel ected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
85. The method according to claim 84, wherein R'· is methyl.
86. The method according to claim 84, wherein R5 is methyl.
87. The method according to claim 84, wherein R6 is methyl.
88. The method according to claim 71 , wherein R4, R5, and R6 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having formula (II)
where R;, R8, R9, and R50 are independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
89. The method according to claim 88, wherein R7, R8, R9, and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl.
90. The method according to claim 89, wherein R7 is hydrogen.
91. The method according to claim 89, wherein R8 is methyl.
92. The method according to claim 89, wherein R9 is hydrogen.
93. The method according to claim 89, wherein Ri0 is hydrogen.
94. The method according to claim 71, wherein the compound having formula (I) is selected from l-meihyl-3-(3-(irhnethoxysilyl)propyl)-lfl--iniidazol-3-ium or NKr,N- trimethyl-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propan-l-amininm.
95. The method according to claim 71, wherein the metal oxide support is Si02. ROG/TH2b!9/dq00842
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